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Craftsman 21805 - 10 in. Table Saw Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.21 8050
_lJ
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the
user must reed end understand
the operator's
manual before using this product.
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman
web page: www,sears.com/craftsman
983000-695
8-23-05
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  • Page 1 Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www,sears.com/craftsman 983000-695 Save this manual for future reference 8-23-05...
  • Page 2 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair.If this tool is used for commercial or rentaJpurposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
  • Page 3 • SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: Read and understand all instruc- when practical. It's saferthan using your hand and tions. Failureto follow all instructions listed below, frees both hands to operate tool, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious •...
  • Page 4 work or around or over the blade while blade is ing, Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solventsto clean tool. rotating, Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. • STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch •...
  • Page 5 interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any • NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which work using the table saw. means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter • ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to gauge to position and guide the work.
  • Page 6 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Vo{tage Current Amperes Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt...
  • Page 7 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXTENSION CORDS This tool is powered by a precision bu(It electricmotor. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
  • Page 9 Non-Through Cuts Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when property installedand maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpieee. is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
  • Page 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating ..........120 V,60 Hz, AC only Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. Input ..............15 Amperes Blade Diameter ............10 in. No Load Speed ..........5,000/min, Blade Tilt ..............O ° - 45 ° Cutting Depth at 0": ............. 3 in. Net Weight Without Leg Stand ........
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for See Figure 2. a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90 ° and 45 _. Before attemptlng to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
  • Page 12 OPERATING COMPONENTS WARNING: Always remove the switch key when The upper portion of the blade projects up through the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat the event of a power failure, turn the switch OFF plate.
  • Page 13 Do not use blades rated less than the For maximum performance, it is recommended that you speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could use the Craftsman 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide ¢ombination result in personal injury. blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping.
  • Page 14 The following items are included with your table saw: Fig. 1 A. Blade Guard with Spreader I. Extension Table (left) ..........and Anti-Kickback Pawls ........1 Extension Table (right) ..........B. Miter Gauge ............. K. Indicator (left) ............C. Rip Fence ..............L, Indicator (right) ............
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE THE SPIDER LEG STAND UNPACKING See Figures 7- 8. This product requires assembly. • Remove the spider leg stand from leg stand storage in = Carefully lift saw from the carton and place saw on the the back of the saw by separating the hook and loop aide with the wheels.
  • Page 16 MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE TO INSTALL BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY SPIDER LEG STAND See Figure 10. See Figure 9. • Lift the end cap off the bevel handle assembly using a flat blade screwdriver. • Place the table saw base on the spider leg stand. Align •...
  • Page 17 SMALLBLADE TO INSTALL DUST BAG WRENCH See Figure 12. LARGE This dust bag hangs under the saw base. Hang the bag BLADEWRENCH by hook(ng the bag onto the hangers on the inside of the spider leg stand. NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before (t is half full This will permit better air flow through the bag.
  • Page 18 TO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING EXTENSION TABLES RIGHTSLIDING EXTENSION See Figures 15 - 16. LEFTSLIDING The rear extension rods are longer than the front extension EXTENSION rods and must be inserted into the plastic brackets under TABLE the saw table first. TABLE_ •...
  • Page 19 TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER, BLADE, AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY SPREADER See Figure 17. If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjust the alignment of the blade guard assembly. The spreader must be aLigned with the saw FRAMING blade.
  • Page 20 APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below: • Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting PUSHSTICKS • Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories II Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE=This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only.
  • Page 21 TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 19. There are six basic outs: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combinations of these basic six.
  • Page 22 FEATHERBOARD HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 21. A fsatherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to fence. Featherboards are especially usefut when ripping the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and small workpiecee and for completing non-through cuts_ lock the rip fence, Place the workpiece against the fence...
  • Page 23 TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 22. The blade depth ehould be set SOthat the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface. •...
  • Page 24 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always BLADE SCALE make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 25. Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up), m Unplug the saw.
  • Page 25 TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS TO USE THE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 28. See Figure 29. The outfeed Support slides to give the operator additional The sliding table extensions provide the operator with ad- ditional table width for supporting wider workpieces. This support for cutting long workpieces.
  • Page 26 HEELING (PARALLELING) BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE See Figures 30 - 32. WARNING: The blade must parallel the miter gauge slot so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 27 MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi- nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. SWITCH WARNING; Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury, Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, end compound miter cuts.
  • Page 28 MAKING A MITER CUT • Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work. See Figure36. • Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood. on the saw.

  • Page 29: A Bevel Rip Cut

    MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT VIEWED FROMTHEFRONT,BELOW THETABLE SAW See Figure 39. TO LOOSEN It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood. WARNING: The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing _'_='_ _\,'_'- LOCKING...

  • Page 30: A Compound Miter Cut

    • When the cut is made, turn the saw off, Wait for the • Loosen the Lockknob on the miter gauge, set the miter blade to come to a complete stop before removing the gauge to the desired angle and tighten lock knob. workpiece.
  • Page 31 MAKING A NON-THROUGH MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 42. See Figure 41. Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface across the grain (cross cut). The use.of a non-through cut to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.
  • Page 32 MAKING A DADO CUT _& WARNING: Never feed wood with your hands _vhen See Figure 43. making any non-through cut such as rabbets or An optional dadc throat plate (part number 0121010317) is dadoes. To avoid personal injury, always use push required for this procedure.
  • Page 33 BLADE WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, BLADE WASHER make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warnLng could result in ARBOR SHAFT BLADE serious personal injury. WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury can occur if hands come in contact with blade.
  • Page 34 BLADE TO SET THE BLADE AT 0 ° AND 45 ° COMBINATION SQUARE See Figures 47- 48. O ° ADJUSTMENT BOLT The angle settings of your saw have been set at the fac- tory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting during assembly.
  • Page 35 TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE KNOB MITER TO THE BLADE GAUGE BASE See Figure 50, • Unplug the saw. • Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fsnce to be moved. GAUGE ROI MITER _ BLADE RIP FENCE 45°...
  • Page 36 • Periodically check all clampS, nuts, bolts, screws, and WARNING: When servicing, use only identical belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create plate is in good condition and in position. a hazard or cause product damage.
  • Page 37 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance. Replace blade. Blade is damaged. Replace blade, Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware. Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs of optional stand. Cheek saw blade installation. Replace blade [f Blade is warped, necessary.
  • Page 38 Saw does not make aCCurate Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops. 90" or 45" Outs. adjusting (Bevel Cuts). Adjust the miter gauge, Miter gauge is rnisaligned (Miter Cuts). • n Height/bevel adjusting hand- Clean the gears or screw post. Gears or screw post inside wheel is hard to turn.
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218050 SEE_OTE"A" _IL WARNING: Lmproperelectrical repair of the table saw can resu]t in damage to the drive system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution, Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool require safety testing aad should only be performed by a Sears Service Center.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 = == The model number wirl be found on the data plate attached 1o the cabinet. Arways mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts.
  • Page 41 • CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 46" WARNING. Improper electrical repair of the table saw can result in damage to the dnve system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiringdisassembly of your 1ool require safety testing and should...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 ..PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 0121010919 Compression Spring ....................0134010224 Cam ........................410138743 " Screw (8-32 x 1 in.)....................0121O10906 Locking Screw (SS41) ................... 0134010316 Locking Shim (SUS310)..................0121010220 Locking Lever ......................
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO, 315,218050 FIGURE A: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 411071001 Nylon Nut (M6) ......................412011030 * Washer (M6.5 x 16 x 1.5"1") ..................012101031O Roar Clamping Plato ....................0121010915 Compression Spring ....................
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315,218050 '" FIGURE B" MITER GAUGE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 0121010222 Handle........................412012705 *Washer (1/4 in. x 16 x 1.5_ ..................412080702 NyTonNut ......................... 9121015330302 Label ........................0131010109-126 Miter Gauge ......................0101010917 Center Pin (1/4 in,) ....................
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 10 IN. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 FIGURE C : RIGHT EXTENSION TABLE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 0121010103-126 Right Auxiliary Table....................410171710 "Self-Taplng Screw (10-24 x 1 in.) ................0121010909 Front Rod ........................0121010910 Rear Rod ........................
  • Page 46 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 FIGURE E: OUTFEED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 410551701 Screw w/Flat Washer. Pan Hd. (1/4-20 x 1/2 in.) ............2 0121010308-58 Outfeed Support ....................... 0121o10911 Rod ........................... 0121010217 PLug........................... A121013901 Outfeed Support Assembly (Incl.
  • Page 47 '" CRAFTSMAN 10 IN.TABLESAW- MODEL NO.315,218050 FIGURE G=LEGSTAND ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 0121010203 Connector Bracket ....................0121010312-126 Leg Tube ........................411071003 Nylon Nut (M5) ......................0121010205 Leg Adaptor ......................O121O10213 End Plug ........................410191001 *Screw (M4 x 10) ......................
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